Everyone is pretending to be okay… but no one really is.
An aspiring director hits rock bottom after 20 years chasing his debut — until he meets an overwhelmed producer who helps him rediscover his self-worth.
We Are All Trying Here (Season 1)
Episode 1 (Episode 1) 9.5
Air date: 2026-04-18
Runtime: 71 min
Overview: After 20 years trying to make his debut film, Hwang Dong-man flails through life, irritating his director friends — until one day he meets Byeon Eun-a.
Episode 2 (Episode 2) 10.0
Air date: 2026-04-19
Runtime: 65 min
Overview: While Dong-man deals with rock bottom, Ko Hye-jin delivers devastating news. Meanwhile, Eun-a seeks counseling as she struggles at work.
Episode 3 (Episode 3) 10.0
Air date: 2026-04-25
Runtime: 65 min
Overview: Dong-man slowly grows closer to Eun-a. Later, he makes an enemy of Park Gyeong-se — whose film opens to negative critical reception.
Episode 4 (Episode 4) 10.0
Air date: 2026-04-26
Runtime: 62 min
Overview: Gyeong-se sets his revenge against Dong-man in motion — playing dirty. Meanwhile, Eun-a faces mounting hostility and pressure at work.
Episode 5 (Episode 5) 10.0
Air date: 2026-05-02
Runtime: 65 min
Overview: Tired of enduring contempt from his peers, Dong-man confronts Gyeong-se. He later chastises Ma Jae-yeong over his relationship with Eun-a.
Episode 6 (Episode 6) 10.0
Air date: 2026-05-03
Runtime: 68 min
Overview: Dong-man rushes to share a meal with Eun-a — but is met with a surprise. Later, Eun-a receives a phone call that stops her in her tracks.
Episode 7 (Episode 7) 10.0
Air date: 2026-05-09
Runtime: 67 min
Overview: As Dong-man and Eun-a's bond deepens, they both make decisions about their scripts. Eun-a and Oh Jeong-hui finally come face-to-face in a tense moment.
Episode 8 (Episode 8) 10.0
Air date: 2026-05-10
Runtime: 66 min
Overview: When Dong-man learns that Jae-yeong is about to begin filming, he becomes consumed by envy. Meanwhile, Eun-a decides to confront Jeong-hui directly.
Episode 9 (Episode 9) 10.0
Air date: 2026-05-16
Runtime: 62 min
Overview: Just as Dong-man is about to debut, his fears haunt him — but Eun-a offers her brand of support. Meanwhile, Eun-a's secret script garners interest.
Episode 10 (Episode 10) 10.0
Air date: 2026-05-17
Runtime: 64 min
Overview: Desperate to cast Noh Kang-sik, Dong-man takes matters into his own hands. Meanwhile, Eun-a grows uneasy as Jeong-hui involves herself in her project.
Episode 11 (Episode 11) 10.0
Air date: 2026-05-23
Runtime: 65 min
Overview: An envious man seeks inner peace while feeling isolated in a world where others seem to always succeed.
Episode 12 (Episode 12) 9.5
Air date: 2026-05-24
Runtime: 82 min
Overview: Eun-a takes a bold step forward in resilience. As Dong-man grows increasingly impatient with production timing, will he finally release his film?
Seasons
Episodes 12